In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular.
Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular?
What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
The trend of sensationalist coverage of violence by television or novels is gaining momentum these days. The audience has developed a keen interest in watching such TV shows and reading fiction loaded with criminal conspiracies. This essay discusses the reasons for the popularity of crime dramas and crime books and their effects on society.
Crime-based content in books and television programs is increasingly popular due to some valid reasons. Firstly, crime stories are plotted in such a mysterious way that people get easily hooked on them. Therefore, watch and read such content for a prolonged time. Secondly, criminals in the real world follow the same modus operandi while committing crimes so this type of fiction and television serials aware the audience to a large extent. Therefore, awareness is the major reason that crime dramas and books are very famous as they aid people to save their lives from criminals. For instance, a famous Indian show, ‘Savdhan India’ helps the spectators to examine criminal psychology.
However, the truth of the matter is telecasting criminal series can further spread violence in society. As offenders may emulate the methods shown in those serials and fiction. Moreover, such stories can create fear in the minds of people especially children and the elderly which causes severe mental disturbances. Because frightened people start living with increased insecurities. Most importantly, the addiction to watching or reading crime reports can harm the study and career of youngsters.
To core out, I believe that crime dramas on TV and crime novels have both positive, as well as, negative effects on society as crime shows and novels proliferate crime and spread fear in society. But, at the same time, these make the people conscious of criminal actions and prevent them from falling into any kind of trap.
